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Mitchell MacNaughton Delivers Meals To Seniors: Arlington Hero

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 Mitchell MacNaughton has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels America for about two years.
Mitchell MacNaughton has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels America for about two years. (Tasha Rivera)

ARLINGTON, VA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Tasha Rivera, who nominated her husband Mitchell MacNaughton of Arlington as a local hero.

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Name: Mitchell MacNaughton

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Home town: Arlington

Va Hero's job: Volunteer

Reason for recognition: Mitchell has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels America for about two years. Once COVID-19 hit our area, he became a dedicated volunteer bringing meals and masks to our seniors every Monday and Thursday morning.

One thing to know: Mitchell is so funny and kind and an all-around wonderful person.

Thank you for all you do, Mitchell MacNaughton!


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